Irene Gloria Demoulas

Matriarch of Demoulas/Market Basket Family Dies at 95

Irene Gloria (Psoinos) Demoulas, 95, widow of Telemachus A. (Mike) Demoulas, Supermarket Founder and Philanthropist, passed away peacefully on November 4th at her home surrounded by her children.

Proud of her Greek heritage, Irene was born in Lowell on September 10th, 1925, the daughter of the late George and Gloria (Tsouprakakis) Psoinos and was a lifelong member of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church of Lowell.

Married for 54 years, she and her husband established the Demoulas Foundation and the Telemachus and Irene Demoulas Family Charitable Trust, which contributes to many community organizations throughout New England as well as Massachusetts General Hospital, Children’s Hospital and Lowell General Hospital.

Widely admired for her dignity, elegance and grace she was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and great grandmother of four children, 14 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

She is survived by Frances Irene Demoulas and her husband Michael Kettenbach of Boston, Glorianne Demoulas and her husband Robert Farnham of North Andover, Arthur T. Demoulas and his wife Maureen Demoulas of Lowell and Caren Demoulas and her husband Joseph Pasquale of Weston; 14 grandchildren, Cara Irene Kettenbach and her husband Josh Nutter, Michael Telemachus Kettenbach and his wife Kelly, Edward Arthur Kettenbach and his wife Katherine, Irene Danielle Callahan and her husband Gregory, Catherine Lee and Robert Telemachus Farnham, Madeline Irene, Telemachus Arthur, Irene Gloria and Mary Catherine Demoulas, Telemachus Andréa, Irene Canella, Joseph Arthur and Danielle Kay Pasquale; 8 great grandchildren, Michael Edward Nutter, Wyatt Telemachus, Catherine Elizabeth and Theodore Tyler Kettenbach and Sophia Irene, Anna Joan, Rose Catherine and Declan James Callahan.

All Services were held privately for the family. E-condolences at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by the O’DONNELL FUNERAL HOME – LOWELL- MA- (978) 458-8768.

Thomas F. Blanchard

Employed at Brunswick Bowling – Lowell;

Thomas F. Blanchard, 54, of Lowell, Massachusetts passed away unexpectedly on Sunday October 25, 2020 at Lowell General Hospital.

Born in Lowell, Massachusetts, February 15, 1966, a son of the late Frederick T. and the late Diane M. (Hodges) Blanchard, he attended Lowell schools and was a graduate of Greater Lowell Technical High School in Class of 1985.

Tom was lane mechanic at Bowlero Lanes (aka Brunswick Bowling in Lowell) for many years.

He enjoyed bowling, music, cartoons and playing Candy Crush.

Tom is survived by his two brothers Timothy D. Blanchard of Lowell and Kenneth S. Blanchard and his wife Cathy of Lowell; and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, great nieces and great nephews.

Relatives and friends may call at the O’DONNELL FUNERAL HOME 276 PAWTUCKET ST. in LOWELL from 4 to 7 P.M. Monday November 2, 2020. (All state required social distancing procedures will be observed including the wearing of masks upon entrance into the Funeral Home). His Funeral Services will be private and the family will have social gathering of family and friends at a later date. E-condolences/directions at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com. Those wishing may make contributions in his memory to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN, 38101 or MSPCA at Nevin’s Farm, 400 Broadway, Methuen, MA 01844. Arrangements by Funeral Director James F. O’Donnell, Jr. (978) 458-8768.

Dolores M. Haley

Beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend;

Dolores M. "Dodo" (Keenan) Haley, 91, of Westford, Massachusetts passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 11, 2020 surrounded by her loving family.

Dolores was the wife of the late Edward W. Haley (1999), who affectionately introduced her as his bride even after 46 years of marriage. She was the love of his life, and together they raised eight loving children.

Born in Lynn, Massachusetts, July 10, 1929, the daughter of the late Arthur J. and the late Mildred (Phinney) Keenan, she was a graduate of Keith Hall in Lowell, MA.

Dolores is survived by her children: Edward Haley and life partner, Greg Rider of New York City; Melanie Leone and her husband, Kelly of Lakewood Ranch, FL; Bobbi McCarthy and her husband, Justin of Westford, MA; Leslie Sweeney and her husband, William of Mattapoisett, MA; Heather Johanson and her husband, Gil of Louisburg, NC; Lisa Rossow and her husband, Scott of Hollister, MO; Keenan Haley and his wife, Tracy of Tyngsboro, MA; Paige Haley and Kimberly Rogers of Pepperell, MA; and her brother Arthur Keenan of Lake Havasu, Arizona.

"Dodo" is remembered as a rare and remarkable woman, as well as an exceptional Mom. She devoted her life to her family. She also leaves twelve grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren to cherish her memory.

Dolores was a devout parishioner of St. Catherine's Church in Westford, and a Celebration of her life will be held at a future date. E-condolences at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com. As a tribute to Dolores, a donation can be sent to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN, 38101 to continue her dedication to her favorite charity. Arrangements by the O'DONNELL FUNERAL HOME - LOWELL, MA - (978) 458-8768.

Kevin P. McPhillips
Retired, SNH Medical Center;

Kevin P. McPhillips, 66, of Lowell, passed away peacefully on Sunday October 4, 2020 at Lowell General Hospital.

Born in Lowell, Massachusetts, September 13, 1954, a son of the late James and the late Agnes L. (Beauregard) McPhillips, he attended Lowell schools and was a graduate of Lowell High School Class of 1972.

Prior to his retirement, Kevin was a surgical technician at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center in Nashua New Hampshire for many years.

He is survived by his brother James J. McPhillips and his wife Dorothy of Lowell; a sister in law Beverly Pare & her husband  Dennis of Lowell; and many nieces and nephews.

He was also the brother of the late William "Billy" McPhillips.

At his request, all services were private for the family. A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday October 12,2020 at 2:00 PM at the Lowell Lodge of Elks, 40 Old Ferry Road, Lowell, MA.  E-condolences at  www.odonnellfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make contributions  in his memory  to  Lowell Lodge of Elks 40 Old Ferry Road, Lowell MA 01854.Arrangements by the O’DONNELL FUNERAL HOME – LOWELL – (978) 458-8768.